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Civic Engagement Certificate!

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Civic engagement encompasses a wide range of activities in which individuals work to strengthen their communities, to realize common goods, to enhance the capacities and dispositions necessary for democratic self-rule, and, in general, to deliberately shape their common life. Wesleyan University prides itself on enrolling and nurturing students with strong social consciousness. Students participate in a wide variety of formal and informal “civic” activities in Middletown and around the world. These activities include volunteer work, practica, activism, and service-learning courses. This certificate is designed for students interested in reflecting upon these activities and integrating their civic and academic efforts.

Requirements. During their sophomore through senior years, CEC students will complete a series of structured academic and cocurricular activities including courses, volunteering, practica, and opportunities for reflection that will enable them to develop a broad understanding of the varied components of civic engagement.

You can read more about the certificate and the graduation requirementshere.

During the information session, you will hear from the program director, Barbara Juhasz, and current CEC students. 

 

Honors Thesis Info Meeting — April 5 at noon

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An Honors Thesis?  How do I get one going?  What is the process?  What are the deadlines?  What if I decide I don’t like it?

Come get your questions about an Honors Thesis answered at this Q&A session on Tuesday, April 5 from noon-1 p.m. in PAC001 with Honors Committee Chair, Professor Su Zheng, Honors Thesis Coordinator, Susan Krajewski, and your class dean, Dean Brown.

See you then!

Summer Staff Position in the Admission Office — App due April 1

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Come join the Summer Admission Team! The position is multifaceted, so you will assume several responsibilities, including but not limited to leading multiple tours for campus visitors on a daily basis; answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting with general questions; assisting with data entry; helping Admission staff members and deans with miscellaneous tasks and projects; and much more!  We are looking for energetic, courteous, and professional individuals who enjoy interacting with students, parents, and staff.  The position is for the entire summer, although there are different start dates available.  This is a full-time job (7 hours per day) with some weekend commitments sprinkled throughout the summer.  Students will be paid $10.00 per hour and will be compensated for 50% of university housing.  If you have questions about the position, e-mail Laura McQueeney, Front Office Manager, at lmcqueeney@wesleyan.edu.  The application is due April 1 and available here: http://goo.gl/forms/eaS8sStBUA.

 

Apply for the Sexual Assault Intern Position — App deadline extended to April 1

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Are YOU the next

Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Intern?

Sexual Assault Intern flyer

Are you interested in preventing sexual violence and creating a safe space for survivors on campus?

Do you want to create and implement sexual violence prevention programming?

Do you want to build your leadership skills and work with students and staff to improve Wesleyan culture?

Did you answer “YES” to all these questions?

Great, we’ve been looking for YOU!

Apply to be the Sexual Assault Response Team Intern for the 2016-2017 academic year!  Learn more about the position.

Academic Peer Advisor and NSO Peer Advisor Apps due March 28!

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Academic Peer Advisors

The Deans’ Office is looking for talented and motivated students to become Academic Peer Advisors for the 2016-2017 academic year. Academic Peer Advisors are juniors and seniors who work during New Student Orientation (NSO) and throughout the academic year to support Wesleyan’s faculty advising program and enhance student access to academic resources. Academic Peer Advisors will receive training, give individualized peer advice and facilitate workshops for groups of students regarding metacognitive learning strategies, time management, public speaking, study and exam preparation strategies. The Academic Peer Advisor position description and application can be found at: http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/peeradvjobdesc.html

 NSO Peer Advisors

The Deans’ Office is looking for talented and motivated students to become NSO Peer Advisors for the 2016-2017 academic year. NSO Peer Advisors are sophomores, juniors and seniors who work during New Student Orientation to support Wesleyan’s faculty advising program and enhance student access to academic resources. The comprehensive position description and application can be found at: http://www.wesleyan.edu/studentaffairs/resources/peeradvisors/NSO%20Peer%20Advisor%20job%20description.html

 

Posted in Academic Resources, orientation, Peer Advisors

Shu Tokita Prize for Students of Color Studying Literature — App deadline April 12

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The Shu Tokita Prize, established by friends and relatives of Shu Tokita, ’84, will be awarded to one or two students of color majoring in literature, in area studies, or a language major with a focus on literature, who demonstrate need for substantial financial assistance. If you have any questions about whether or not you are eligible, please contact us. Recipients will be selected on the basis of commitment to the study of literature as evidenced in the content and quality of their essays, and financial need. Awarded to one or two sophomores and/or juniors for the remainder of their time at Wesleyan, the Prize is usually $1,500 per year. The recipient(s) of the Shu Tokita Prize will receive the annual award at the start of the following fall semester, that is, for their junior and/or senior year(s).

For an application and more information about the prize, please contact Alice Hadler of the Shu Tokita Memorial Prize Committee at ahadler@wesleyan.edu. Application deadline is April 12, 2016.

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Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards: Committee Volunteers and Recipient Nominations

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The Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards: Our Mission

The annual Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards ceremony seeks to honor the late Dean Edgar Beckham, whose dedication to social justice continues to positively impact the Wesleyan community. We aim to celebrate the students, faculty, staff, and members of the Middletown community whose efforts align with the ideals that guided his work. Our hope is that the recognition of these individuals will inspire other members of the community to commit to social justice work of their own.

To ensure that the ceremony is as successful as possible, the current members of the Edgar Beckham Planning Committee need full community participation. Here is how you can take part:

Join the Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards Planning Committee!

The Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards Planning Committee is currently expanding. We are looking for motivated volunteers (particularly current freshmen and juniors) to help make our annual banquet ceremony a success.

If you:

~Care about social justice,

~Want to make sure that members of the community are recognized for good work they are doing, as they deserve to be, or

~Have any interest in event planning,

Please fill out the Committee Application form so that we can get to work!

Nominate Recipients for the 2016 Edgar Beckham Social Justice Awards!

If you are aware of anyone who you think deserves recognition for their social justice work, please use the Nomination Form to nominate them for an award! Award recipients are selected by a blind, unbiased panel that is separate from the Edgar Beckham planning committee, so be sure to provide thorough reasoning for your nomination.

The nomination deadline is flexible, but please try to aim to have nominations in by March 28th.

Circulate this email and spread the word!

We need as many people to get excited and participate to make the event the most inclusive and rewarding it can be. As we move closer to the date of the event, stay tuned for posters, save-the-dates, and ticketing information.

Best, The Edgar Beckham Awards Committee